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Hotpoint Washer has a burning smell

If your Hotpoint washer has a burning smell, unplug it and stop using it until you identify the cause. A washer burning smell or washing machine burning smell can come from the rotor and stator kit, especially if the stator coils become wet, short out, smoke, or smell burnt. Next, inspect the main control board for scorch marks caused by a power surge or failed component. The motor control board can also short or burn because it supplies power to the motor, and the control board may produce the same smell when damaged. If the washer smells like burning rubber, check the water pump belt for wear or slipping, and make sure the motor pulley and water pump turn freely. A worn, frayed, or slipping drive belt is another common cause, particularly when a stuck water pump or idler pulley creates excessive friction. Look for smoke, melted wiring, burn marks, or belts that are cracked and loose before ordering parts. Enter your Hotpoint washer's model number to find the exact replacement rotor and stator kit, control board, motor control board, water pump belt, or drive belt for your specific washing machine.

01 - Hotpoint Washing Machine Rotor and Stator Kit

The stator is part of a direct drive motor that electrically drives the outer rotor. If the stator coils become wet or the coated wires on the coils short out, they can produce a burning smell. You can test the stator coils with a meter. If the stator is smoking, or smells burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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02 - Hotpoint Washing Machine Main Control Board

The main control board provides power to the various components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge, or a component fails, the control board can short-out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. A burnt main control board will need to be replaced.
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03 - Hotpoint Washing Machine Motor Control Board

The motor control board sends power to the motor. If the motor shorts out or a power surge occurs components on the board can blow out causing a burning smell. Inspect the motor control board for burn marks and replace if necessary.
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04 - Hotpoint Washing Machine Control Board

The control board provides power to the components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge or a component fails, the control board can short out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. If the control board is burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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05 - Hotpoint Washing Machine Water Pump Belt

The water pump belt can get worn and slip on the pulleys causing a burning smell. Check the motor pulley for wear and make sure the water pump turns freely.
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06 - Hotpoint Washing Machine Drive Belt

If the drive belt is worn or frayed it can slip on the pulley causing friction and a burning smell. Also check the components the belt is turning to make sure they turn freely. A stuck water pump or idler pulley can create enough friction to cause the belt to burn.
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